FDA’s upcoming psychedelic review looms large for a budding industry

A new psychedelic guidance from the agency gives a clue into how it could analyze drugs in the space, but industry leaders are eager for more.

By Karissa Waddick • July 12, 2023

Merck’s New Jersey campus is getting a biotech makeover

With a purchase of the pharma giant’s Kenilworth campus, Onyx Equities is looking to make the spot a go-to biotech hub.

By Michael Gibney • July 11, 2023

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Artificial intelligence & machine learning

After years of excited buzz around the potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning, pharma has begun to realize the true implications and potential value of these technologies.

By PharmaVoice staff

Cancer R&D is shifting — here’s what’s changing most

A report from IQVIA shows China gaining ground in cancer drug R&D, and a growing industry focus on new drug targets.

By Kelly Bilodeau • July 10, 2023

Following FDA’s full approval of Leqembi, here’s what else is in the Alzheimer’s pipeline

Leqembi’s U.S. approval is a milestone in Alzheimer’s research and medicine — and there are a few other late-stage biologic drugs that could follow.

By Michael Gibney • July 7, 2023

Pharma’s strike-from-all-sides attack on the IRA could be decided by the Supreme Court

New lawsuits challenging the Inflation Reduction Act’s price negotiation program hit the government with multiple Constitution-based challenges.

By Alexandra Pecci • July 6, 2023

A BMS exec’s journey around the world in 90 days

As BMS grapples with upcoming patent cliffs, Emma Charles, the new SVP of intercontinental markets, is focused on expanding its footprint.

By Karissa Waddick • July 5, 2023

Women’s healthcare investments are hot. So where are the new menopause drugs?

NK3 receptor antagonists offer a new option, but experts say more are needed.

By Kelly Bilodeau • July 5, 2023

The stories you’ve read the most in 2023 (so far)

From staff shortages to presidential candidates and the M&A outlook, here are our most-read stories from the first half of the year.

By PharmaVoice Staff • July 3, 2023

A pharma summer — how leaders unwind and recharge their teams in the warmer months

Vacation is calling, but so are patients. Here's how the industry adjusts in the summer. 

By Michael Gibney • June 30, 2023

Major clinical trial trends transforming life sciences research

From AI to diversity and decentralized trials, here’s how clinical trial operations are evolving.

By Karissa Waddick • June 29, 2023

Transgender patients are rarely included in clinical trials. Can pharma fix it?

Transgender and nonbinary patients suffer more adverse health outcomes than the general population, yet are often underrepresented in clinical research. Now, there’s momentum to change the status quo.

By Karissa Waddick • June 29, 2023

Pharma is still figuring out how to make DEI work. Here are some of the strategies companies are trying

Although DEI efforts have ramped up, the industry is still searching for proven ways to get results.

By Alexandra Pecci • June 28, 2023

Intercept’s NASH retreat is the latest setback for a challenging liver disease

Intercept Pharmaceuticals has stepped out of the race to the first U.S. approved treatment for the complicated liver disease NASH, leaving room for other pharmas to get their foot in the door.

By Michael Gibney • June 27, 2023

A unique study on COVID shows how machine learning can help personalize medicine

Based on real-world data from patients in China, researchers were able to pinpoint factors that led to recurring infections — and which drug combos helped.

By Kelly Bilodeau • June 26, 2023

How Sanofi is taking a ‘creative’ approach to dealmaking

Dr. Monika Vnuk, SVP of global partnering and business development, is setting her sights on out-of-the-box partnerships.

By Taren Grom • June 23, 2023

10 years proud: Pharma’s top companies for LGBTQ+ inclusivity

These six Big Pharma companies have ranked among the best places to work for LGTBQ+ equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for over 10 years. Here’s why. 

By Karissa Waddick , Taren Grom • June 22, 2023

Duty to serve: an Army officer’s unexpected path to GSK

How Court Horncastle, SVP, business unit head of the anti-infective and respiratory team at GSK, applies lessons from combat to his work in antibiotics.

By Alexandra Pecci • June 21, 2023

The spotlight is on accelerated approvals — now FDA could run a tighter ship

As the fallout of the Aduhelm approval continues, scrutiny of the speedier pathway has increased and the pressure is on to close a key gap in the regulation.

By Kelly Bilodeau • June 20, 2023

AI has secured a footing in drug discovery. Where does it go from here?

The AI revolution is bringing a new era of drug discovery, and the potential for more uses is greater and faster than ever before.

By Michael Gibney • June 20, 2023

How pharma execs are approaching drug pricing and other quandaries

From implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act, to the looming patent cliff and more, pharma leaders have a lot on their plates.

By Karissa Waddick • June 16, 2023

Shaking up pharma: Change that leaders would like to see

Industry execs give voice to the “game changers” they believe would have the greatest impact on the healthcare ecosystem for all.

By Taren Grom • June 16, 2023

Boosting the cell and gene therapy workforce with a skilled, localized approach

Experts provide a roadmap for how the industry can work with academia to ensure a robust talent pipeline for the burgeoning field.

By Karissa Waddick • June 15, 2023

How steep is pharma’s patent cliff?

The big pharma patent cliff is almost here — and could change the face of the industry. Here’s a look at the key stats behind the coming wave of blockbuster losses.  

By Meagan Parrish • June 14, 2023

The ingredients of a successful biopharma collaboration

Collaboration is important along the entire spectrum and lifecycle of biopharma, and finding an effective partner is harder than it sounds.

By Michael Gibney • June 13, 2023

Is America ready for a new kind of opioid?

Tris Pharma’s CEO is “betting the company” on a pain reliever with the power of an opioid and a lower chance of addiction. 

By Alexandra Pecci • June 12, 2023